Business Law for commercial transaction-Individual Project

Individual Project Instructions

To make the course engaging for each student, you will select a legal topic to research in Week 3.  A list of

potential topics

is linked to this assignment.  Although you are not required to select the exact topics listed, you should select something closely related. Try to select a topic that reflects an issue that is related to a concern you have in your professional life. If your topic is not on the list, contact your instructor for approval.

With the exception of the introduction, you must use the headings that are explained below and the information must be presented in that same order.

Introduction

Provide a short introduction to the topic. Provide some background about the topic selected and why it was selected. Include definitions as necessary. Use more than one paragraph, if needed.

Note:  Do not use the term Introduction for the heading, as APA does not use that term. See APA materials in the Library Research Guide.

Article Review

Locate two scholarly articles related to your topic.  Summarize the articles in your own words and explain how each is related to your topic. Do not use court cases in this section. You must use scholarly articles from the South University Online Library. Legal journals may provide some of the best sources of information.

Laws and Regulations

Research and analyze one law or regulation related to the topic you selected. The information may require research of federal and/or state laws, as well as administrative agency laws.  Summarize the information about the law or regulation you found and explain how it applies to your topic.

Cases

Locate one published case (lawsuit)  that is related to the topic you selected.   Summarize the case in your own words and explain how it is related to your topic.  Provide a summary that includes the name of the case, state or federal court, issue, summary of events and ruling.  Explain whether you agree or disagree with the court’s decision.   The following sources may also be helpful.  You must read the case and not a summary of the case from a blog or other article.

FindLaw – Caselaw.findlaw.com

Justia

Public Library of Law

Leagle

Open Jurist

Google Scholar Video for Finding Cases

Summary

Summarize what you have learned. Assess and communicate what you believe the future holds as it relates to your topic.

If applicable, discuss how you might apply what your learned to your personal or professional life.

BUS3055 Individual Project Instructions
To make the course engaging for each student, you will select a legal topic to research in Week 3. A list
of potential topics is linked to this assignment. Although you are not required to select the exact topics
listed, you should select something closely related. Try to select a topic that reflects an issue that is related
to a concern you have in your professional life. If your topic is not on the list, contact your instructor for
approval.
Introduction
Provide a short introduction to the topic. Provide some background about the topic selected and why it
was selected. Include definitions as necessary. Use more than one paragraph, if needed.
Note: Do not use the term Introduction for the heading, as APA does not use that term. See APA
materials in the Library Research Guide.
Article Review
Locate two scholarly articles related to your topic. Summarize the articles in your own words and explain
how each is related to your topic. Do not use court cases in this section. You must use scholarly articles
from the South University Online Library. Legal journals may provide some of the best sources of
information. Westlaw Campus Research is a good option for finding legal information in law journals.
Laws and Regulations
Research and analyze one law or regulation related to the topic you selected. The information may require
research of federal and/or state laws, as well as administrative agency laws. Summarize the information
about the law or regulation you found and explain how it applies to your topic. Depending on the topic,
you may compare the laws of two states For example, if you are writing about gender discrimination,
compare the federal law with law from one of the states that also provides protection at the state level.
States often provide more protection than the federal law.
Cases
Locate one published case (lawsuit) that is related to the topic you selected. Summarize the cases in
your own words and explain how it is related to your topic. Provide a summary that includes the name
of the case, state or federal court, issue, summary of events and ruling. Explain whether you agree or
disagree with the court’s decision. Westlaw Campus Research is a great resource for finding specific
state and federal cases. The following sources may also be helpful. You must read the case and not a
summary of the case from a blog or other article.
FindLaw – Caselaw.findlaw.com
Justia – http://law.justia.com/cases/
Public Library of Law – http://www.plol.org/Pages/Search.aspx
Leagle – http://leagle.com
Open Jurist – http://openjurist.org
Google Scholar Video for Finding Cases – https://youtu.be/UGDJTeabQzU
Summary
 Summarize what you have learned. Assess and communicate what you believe the future holds as it
relates to your topic.
 If applicable, discuss how you might apply what your learned to your personal or professional life.
Formatting Instructions
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Write a 5 to 7 page paper about the topic using the guidelines provided. The cover page and
reference page do not count as pages.
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Use APA format for the paper. Review the APA materials located in the Library Research Guide.
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Name your document SU_BUS3055_W3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc
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Submit the paper to the Week 3 Dropbox by Day 6.
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Assignment of Contracts: Rights That Cannot Be Assigned
Specific Performance: A Look at Cases Involving the Sale of Land
The Statute of Frauds: A Review of its Use in Business Transactions
CISG: Similarities, Differences and Examples
Should the United States Eliminate the Statute of Frauds
Which Party Procures Insurance for Risk of Loss in International Contracts
Product Liability Cases Based on Negligence
Strict Product Liability: A Review of Recent Cases
An Examination of Recent Cases Involving Forged Checks
Consumer Responsibilities for Unauthorized Use of Debit Cards
Emerging Law Involving E-Money
Obtaining a Garnishment in _____ (Your State)
Debtor Protection in ______(Your State)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Requirements in _______(Your State)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Means Test in (Your State)
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Requirements in ______(Your State)
Determination of Status: Agent/Independent Contractor v. Employee
Employer Liability for Agent’s Negligence, Intentional Torts and Crimes
Whistleblowing: A Exception to Employment-at-Will
Circumventing the WARN Act
An Examination of Recent FMLA Cases
An Examination of Recent ADA Cases
An Examination of Recent Sexual Orientation Cases
Employee Monitoring: Beware of the Webcam on Your Computer
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Social Media In Hiring Decisions
Employee Privacy Rights in the U.S. v. ________ (pick a foreign country)
Social Media: How Much Information Should Employers Be Able to Disclose About Employees
Doing Business as a Limited Liability Company in _______(Your State)
Forming a Corporation in ____(Your State)
An Exploration of Lawsuits Involving Franchisors and Franchisees